Spring 2026, vol. 45, no. 2

by Amanda Cortez

In a profession centered around relationships and healing, community matters deeply. We are not meant to do this work in isolation. At SCV-CAMFT, we create spaces where professionals can grow, feel supported, and build meaningful connections throughout every stage of their careers. I am excited for the opportunities ahead!

State of the Profession + Nature Restore and Reset

Friday, May 29 at Michael's at Shoreline

CAMFT Executive Director Joy Alafia will present and explain new legislation and internal association processes currently impacting CAMFT members. After Joy's presentation, Saskia Lucas will provide us with a nourishing mini retreat teaching us how we can heal ourselves and our clients through nature.  Read about Saskia's love of nature.

Community Focus:

Advocacy Day

CAMFT Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Sacramento on March 12, to advocate for the MFT profession and the communities we serve.

Chapter Leadership Conference

January 30 - 31, San Diego

L-R: Director at Large (DEI) Kusum Punjabi,  President Elect Rosario Puga-Dempsey, Director of DEI Ratnesh Sharma and President Amanda Cortez

Slice of Humor:

Poems by Edna Wallace, LMFT

Contentment  
What can I say 
about contentment?.....

Upcoming Events

Bridging the Gap: Culturally Attuned Therapy for Couples from Collectivistic Cultures with Special Emphasis on Asian Cultures 

Presented by Jerrold Lee Shapiro, PhD

Friday, May 15, 10:30 AM - 2:15 PM

Michael's at Shoreline, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View + ONLINE

3 CE credits

Thursday, May 21, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Relucent, 1101 Winchester Blvd Suite A101, San Jose

Presented by Joy Alfaro and Saskia Lucas
Friday, May 29, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Michael's at Shoreline, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
1 CE credits

Presented by Kristin Roscoe, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, June 5, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ONLINE
3 CE credits

Presented by Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, August 7, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ONLINE
3 CE credits

Presented by Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, August 28, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Michael's at Shoreline, Mountain View
6 CE credits

Presented by Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, October 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ONLINE
3 CE credits

Support Groups

DEI Dates

MAY

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 
Jewish American Heritage Month 
Mental Health Awareness Month 
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month 
May 1 - Vesak (Buddhist) 
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo  
May 10 - Mother’s Day 
May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
May 21 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 
May 25 - Memorial Day (U.S.) 
May 26–27 - Eid al-Adha (Islam) 

JUNE

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